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Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

  • Graduate Certificate

Cyber security plays a vital role in our networked global infrastructure. This course covers the theoretical foundations and application of key concepts needed to understand the security issues faced by network environments and the importance of data stewardship.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

About this course

Cyber security plays a vital role in our networked global infrastructure. This course covers the theoretical foundations and application of key concepts needed to understand the security issues faced by network environments and the importance of data stewardship.

The industry and research-based projects offered by this Microsoft-certified program (Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals) give you a global perspective and make you work-ready. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. This program is co-designed with CISCO Networking Academy and offers free access to CISCO NetAcad resources. You can use this graduate certificate as a pathway to further expand your knowledge by completing a Master of Information Technology. Units from this course can also count towards a cyber security specialisation in the MBA.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  1. Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline; or
  2. At least two years' industry experience in a relevant role.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Our graduates have pursued careers as:

  • security software developer
  • information security analyst
  • IT security consultant
  • security systems administrator
  • network engineer
  • cyber security manager
Industry partnerships

This program is co-designed with CISCO Networking Academy.

Microsoft certifications are embedded into this program:

Microsoft Certification helps you:

  • Get recognised. Build confidence and be recognised as a leader, unlock new opportunities, and share your credentials with your professional network.
  • Get ahead. Stay ahead of the curve, increase your productivity, and take your career to the next level.
  • Get hired. Certified technical skills help you prepare for job opportunities by proving to employers you have the skills they want.